The Historic Earle Theatre & Old-Time Music Heritage Hall

The Historic Earle Theatre & Old-Time Music Heritage Hall The Historic EARLE Theatre is proud of serving Mount Airy and surrounding communities with unique c The Earle Theatre was built by Earl Q. Benbow and Percy A.

Boone who also owned the Grand Theater across the street. The theatre gained considerable national attention when it was selected to present the premiere of Shirley Temple’s film “Just Around the Corner” in 1938. On March 22, 1940, the EARLE hosted one of the southern premieres of “Gone With the Wind”. In 1958, the premiere of “A Face in the Crowd,” Andy Griffith’s first movie, was featured at the

EARLE. Movies are shown Fridays at 7:00pm, Saturdays at 3:00pm & 7:00pm, and Sundays at 3:00pm, in addition to live performances, The Tommy Jarrell Festival, monthly old-time dances, and more. The EARLE is the home of the Old-Time Music Heritage Hall that is open 7 days/week. The Hall exists to preserve, promote, and protect Surry County Old-Time Music. This is accomplished with exhibits, audio guided tours, lessons, workshops, and a UNC-TV Documentary hosted by David Holt “Music of Surry County” that is played continuously each day. The weekly Merry-Go-Round, the second longest running live radio broadcast in the nation, was created by Ralph Epperson on WPAQ 740 AM as a spotlight to promote area musicians. Many of those who performed on the Merry-Go-Round have become traditional music icons – Bill Monroe, Lester Flatt and Earl Scruggs, and Mac Wiseman to name a few. The Merry-Go Round returned to its roots in Downtown Mount Airy on its 50th Anniversary, February 2, 1998. It continues to be broadcast weekly from the Historic EARLE Theatre, 142 North Main Street, from 11:00 am to 1:30 pm each Saturday.

09/05/2026
🎶 NATHAN STANLEY & CONSTANT SORROW 🎶Join us Saturday, September 5 at 7:30 p.m. at the Historic Earle Theatre as Nathan S...
09/05/2026

🎶 NATHAN STANLEY & CONSTANT SORROW 🎶

Join us Saturday, September 5 at 7:30 p.m. at the Historic Earle Theatre as Nathan Stanley, grandson of Ralph Stanley, and Constant Sorrow present An Evening of Stanley Style Bluegrass.

Nathan Stanley is the grandson of Dr. Ralph Stanley. A Dove Award winner, Grammy nominee, and ICM Award winner, Nathan continues the mission of preserving and sharing the music that helped inspire generations. His tribute show celebrates not only the remarkable career of his grandfather, but also the family bond and musical legacy that continues to live on. Don’t miss this heartfelt tribute honoring one of bluegrass music’s greatest legends, performed by the grandson who knew him best.

🎟️ Tickets: $30 / $25 / $20
🔗https://www.eventbrite.com/e/nathan-stanley-constant-sorrow-tickets-1989102569330?keep_tld=true

📍 Historic Earle Theatre
142 N. Main St., Mount Airy, NC
📅 Saturday, September 5, 2026
🕢 7:30 p.m.

This week at the Historic Earle Theatre!🍿SPA WEEKEND, Rated RFriday, September 4 | ⏰4 & 7 PMSaturday, September 5 | ⏰2 P...
09/02/2026

This week at the Historic Earle Theatre!
🍿SPA WEEKEND, Rated R
Friday, September 4 | ⏰4 & 7 PM
Saturday, September 5 | ⏰2 PM
Sunday, September 6 | ⏰4 & 7 PM

OFFICIAL TRAILER: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9p7j3UvpEQQ

Surry Arts Council Visit Mayberry NC Downtown Pilot Mountain Downtown Mount Airy

Leslie Mann, Isla Fisher, Michelle Buteau, Anna Faris in the offici...

09/01/2026

Showing at the Historic Earle Theatre this weekend!
SPA WEEKEND, Rated R
September 4 | 4 & 7 PM
September 5 | 2 PM
September 6 | 4 & 7 PM

This week at the Historic Earle Theatre!SPA WEEKEND & JUNE BRIDE🍿SPA WEEKEND, Rated RFriday, August 28 | ⏰4 & 7 PMSaturd...
08/28/2026

This week at the Historic Earle Theatre!
SPA WEEKEND & JUNE BRIDE

🍿SPA WEEKEND, Rated R
Friday, August 28 | ⏰4 & 7 PM
Saturday, August 29 | ⏰4 & 7 PM
Sunday, August 30 | ⏰4 & 7 PM
Friday, September 4 | ⏰4 & 7 PM
Saturday, September 5 | ⏰2 PM
Sunday, September 6 | ⏰4 & 7 PM

🎂Saturday, August 29th – Betty Lynn’s 100th Birthday Celebration - FREE showing of "June Bride" at 2:00 PM

Surry Arts Council Visit Mayberry NC Downtown Pilot Mountain Downtown Mount Airy

08/27/2026

This weekend at the Historic Earle Theatre!
⭐"Spa Weekend," August 28-30 | 4 & 7 PM
⭐"June Bride," August 29 | 2 PM

Address

142 N Main Street
Mount Airy, NC
27030

Opening Hours

Monday 12pm - 2pm
Tuesday 12pm - 2pm
Wednesday 12pm - 2pm
Thursday 12pm - 2pm
Friday 12pm - 2pm
6:30pm - 10pm
Saturday 11am - 1:30pm
2:30pm - 6pm
Sunday 2:30pm - 6pm

Telephone

+13367862222

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